AMT's Ford F350 pickups

[PintoKING]

3 hours ago, leafsprings2 said:

Agreed, AMT chose, for whatever reason, a low production  extra long wheel base camper hauler version for there Ford pickup kit of the 70's. I think we deserve an update 5 decades later.

I've always wondered what happened to the "bed-cap" that was included with AMT's 1977 Ford truck; sure would LIKE to see that included with the next reissue.

[1930fordpickup]

4 hours ago, leafsprings2 said:

Agreed, AMT chose, for whatever reason, a low production  extra long wheel base camper hauler version for there Ford pickup kit of the 70's. I think we deserve an update 5 decades later.

They could of at least gave us a uhaul type box for the back or a flat bed with the long wheelbase. Nope nothing in the last few decades.

[leafsprings2]

13 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

They could of at least gave us a uhaul type box for the back or a flat bed with the long wheelbase. Nope nothing in the last few decades.

 Or a 3d resin U Haul body, here is a nice one in much smaller scale, the very popular  '76-'79 "TC"  No automatic, no AC, no power windows or steering in those days. 1:87 scale 76 Ford U-Haul - Imgur 

Edited July 13 by leafsprings2

[Luc Janssens]

18 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

My opinion for whatever it's worth, is that the market for the AMT kit feels flooded to me. I wonder if they could do some retooling on the kit, maybe do an accurate short bed and generally freshen up the mold. I wouldn't say no if they remove the side trim too. The kit might reach a whole new bunch of buyers. Surely that would give them a 'new' kit to sell at half the price of a completely new one. I have several of the various reissues and don't need anymore. If not here's hoping Moebius picks up the reins.

A shortbed with the round headlamps would be nice. 

 

[oldcarfan]

On 10/31/2022 at 9:07 PM, oldcarfan said:

If anyone is looking for a conversion idea for this kit, you might google the Ford B-100, a Mexican SUV version.

If anyone wants to build one of these, it seems Diolex makes a version. They also have some other really cool stuff. I think the file is available for download.     https://diolexproduction.com/products/1-25-3d-print-resin-kit-1977-ford-b-250-carryall?_pos=5&_sid=be1ff5045&_ss=r

[mk11]

On 7/13/2025 at 11:49 AM, Luc Janssens said:

A shortbed with the round headlamps would be nice. 

 

Like this one...

the round lights seem to go better with the flareside    

[stavanzer]

48 minutes ago, mk11 said:

Like this one...

the round lights seem to go better with the flareside    

They do.

[oldcarfan]

1 hour ago, mk11 said:

Like this one...

the round lights seem to go better with the flareside    

I wonder if the bed off a 1/24 Monogram 1980 F100 and the fenders off an AMT 53 Ford would work for a conversion? The 1980 has the flattop bed, but it might be too wide.

[mk11]

Either the monogram '80 or the revell NightRider bed will probably work. Revell nr is about 1/26 though. 

Monogram '53 might also work if bed side tops are modified to be flat.

Compare the widths in scale with the factory specs...

 

 

Edited Saturday at 03:36 AM by mk11